IPACC FULL SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

Our Full Year Program is a comprehensive dance curriculum designed to run throughout the school year. It offers a structured and progressive approach to dance education, providing students with consistent training that builds technique, artistry, and performance skills. The program is tailored through our Training Pathways, allowing students and families to choose their level of commitment. Depending on the chosen pathway—EMERGE, ENHANCE, or ELITE—students will experience varying levels of rigor and class schedules.

How It Works:

The Full Year Program at InSpira Performing Arts & Cultural Center is a full dance season that starts at the beginning of January and runs until mid-June. This program is designed to offer consistent and progressive training, helping dancers to develop their skills over a structured period. To help new parents and students understand how the program works, we’ve organized the information into several key sections. This way, you can easily navigate and grasp the structure and offerings of our program.

1

Little InSpirations (Ages 2.5-6)

Our Little InSpirations program is designed for our youngest dancers, focusing on the basics of dance and instilling a love for movement. Classes are fun and engaging, emphasizing creative expression and foundational skills in a supportive environment.

2

The InSpira EXPierence
(Ages 7-18)

The InSpira EXPierence is tailored for school-aged children and teenagers. This division offers a more structured and rigorous training schedule, helping students enhance their skills, technique, and artistry. It's perfect for those looking to deepen their dance education and performance capabilities.

3

Academy
(By Audition/Invitation Only
Ages 5-18):

Our Academy division is for the most advanced dancers seeking pre-professional training. Admission is by audition or invitation only. This division can start as early as our Primary Level for dancers ages 5 & 6 and extends up to 18 years old, with multiple Academy groups to cater to different age ranges and skill levels. Academy dancers participate in competitions, conventions, summer intensives, year-round learning, leadership, and community service. This division focuses on high-level technique, performance opportunities, and preparing dancers for potential future careers in dance.

1. Divisions:

Our Full Year Program is divided into several key divisions to cater to different age groups and skill levels:

2. Training Pathways:

Students and families can select from three distinct pathways based on their desired level of commitment and intensity:

EMERGE Pathway

Recreational Training Pathway

Designed for beginners or those seeking a lower commitment, this pathway typically involves 1-2 classes per week in one or two disciplines. It focuses on exploring dance and enjoying movement in a stress-free environment.

ENHANCE Pathway

Developmental Training Pathway

Ideal for dancers looking to grow in both technique and performance, this pathway involves a more rigorous schedule with classes in 2-3 disciplines, taking classes 2-4 times a week. It encourages creativity and a deeper understanding of dance.

ELITE Pathway:

Advanced Enrichment Training Pathway

Offers high-level, advanced enrichment training for those deeply committed to dance. Perfect for a dancer that wants a pre-professional/professional dance career. This pathway involves 4-6 different styles of dance, with classes 4-6 times a week or more. It balances technical skill with artistic expression, community service, leadership, and personal growth.

3. The Disciplines We Offer:

We offer a diverse range of dance disciplines, including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, and African Dance, ensuring a comprehensive dance education.

BALLET

(Levels Offered Tiny Tots- Level 6 Ballet)
Ballet is an expressive form of dance that conveys emotions through precise and graceful movements. It is characterized by its highly technical and controlled technique, which focuses on proper alignment, turnout, and extension of the limbs. It is often accompanied by classical music and mastering it requires years of training. At InSpira, we offer ballet classes for all levels - from beginners to advanced dancers. Our program is designed to provide a smooth path into the world of ballet by instilling proper technique, placement, and understanding of this beautiful art form.

TAP

(Levels Offered Tiny Tots- Level 6 Ballet)
Tap is a type of dance that focuses on rhythm and sound. Dancers wear special shoes with metal plates on the bottom that create a tapping sound when they hit the floor. Tap dance can be performed to a wide range of music, including jazz, swing, and pop. It is often characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and improvisation. Tap classes typically include warm-up exercises, drills to improve technique, and choreographed routines.

JAZZ

(Levels Offered Primary A- Level 6 Jazz)
Jazz is a style of dance that incorporates elements of ballet and modern dance. It is known for its fluid, improvisational movements and its emphasis on musicality and rhythm. Jazz classes often include warm-up exercises, stretches, and choreographed routines set to jazz music. The style can range from upbeat and energetic to smooth and sultry, making it a versatile form of dance that can be enjoyed by dancers of all levels.

HIP HOP

(Levels Offered Primary A- Advanced Hip Hop)
Our Hip Hop program is designed to help you learn the fundamentals of Hip-Hop dance, including counting, memorization, and freestyling and more. Offering classes from beginner to advanced, the program provides plenty of opportunities to unleash your creativity and show off your skills in our weekly routine while also learning the true essences of Hip Hop. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the latest moves and grooves, ensuring that you leave each class feeling energized and confident. Plus, you'll enjoy the added benefit of learning to dance to different genres and tempos, which will help you become a more versatile dancer.

CONTEMPORARY

(Levels Offered: Intermediate-Advanced )
Contemporary is a creative and expressive form of dance that blends elements of ballet and modern dance. It is characterized by its fluid and unpredictable movements that often convey emotions and tell a story. Classes usually include a warm-up, stretches, and choreographed routines set to contemporary music. This style of dance encourages individuality and self-expression, making it a popular choice for dancers of all levels.

HORTON

(Levels Offered: Levels 1-6)
Horton technique is a modern dance technique developed by Lester Horton in the early 20th century. It is characterized by its use of fluid, spiraling movements and a strong focus on the core muscles. The technique is designed to increase flexibility, strength, and control in dancers, and is often used in contemporary and modern dance performances. Horton technique classes typically include a warm-up, followed by exercises that focus on different parts of the body, such as the legs, arms, and back. Also including a chance to experience learning choreography in the genre as well.

LITURGICAL

Liturgical/Praise Dance is a form of worship that uses the art of dance to express spiritual beliefs and religious devotion. Often performed during church services, religious gatherings, and spiritual events, this dance style combines expressive movements with elements of ballet, modern dance, and African dance. Liturgical/Praise Dance aims to convey the emotions and messages of faith, bringing scriptures and prayers to life through movement.

BALLET

(Levels Offered Tiny Tots- Level 6 Ballet)
Ballet is an expressive form of dance that conveys emotions through precise and graceful movements. It is characterized by its highly technical and controlled technique, which focuses on proper alignment, turnout, and extension of the limbs. It is often accompanied by classical music and mastering it requires years of training. At InSpira, we offer ballet classes for all levels - from beginners to advanced dancers. Our program is designed to provide a smooth path into the world of ballet by instilling proper technique, placement, and understanding of this beautiful art form.

TAP

(Levels Offered Tiny Tots- Level 6 Ballet)
Tap is a type of dance that focuses on rhythm and sound. Dancers wear special shoes with metal plates on the bottom that create a tapping sound when they hit the floor. Tap dance can be performed to a wide range of music, including jazz, swing, and pop. It is often characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and improvisation. Tap classes typically include warm-up exercises, drills to improve technique, and choreographed routines.

JAZZ

(Levels Offered Primary A- Level 6 Jazz)
Jazz is a style of dance that incorporates elements of ballet and modern dance. It is known for its fluid, improvisational movements and its emphasis on musicality and rhythm. Jazz classes often include warm-up exercises, stretches, and choreographed routines set to jazz music. The style can range from upbeat and energetic to smooth and sultry, making it a versatile form of dance that can be enjoyed by dancers of all levels.

HIP HOP

(Levels Offered Primary A- Advanced Hip Hop)
Our Hip Hop program is designed to help you learn the fundamentals of Hip-Hop dance, including counting, memorization, and freestyling and more. Offering classes from beginner to advanced, the program provides plenty of opportunities to unleash your creativity and show off your skills in our weekly routine while also learning the true essences of Hip Hop. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the latest moves and grooves, ensuring that you leave each class feeling energized and confident. Plus, you'll enjoy the added benefit of learning to dance to different genres and tempos, which will help you become a more versatile dancer.

CONTEMPORARY

(Levels Offered: Intermediate-Advanced )
Contemporary is a creative and expressive form of dance that blends elements of ballet and modern dance. It is characterized by its fluid and unpredictable movements that often convey emotions and tell a story. Classes usually include a warm-up, stretches, and choreographed routines set to contemporary music. This style of dance encourages individuality and self-expression, making it a popular choice for dancers of all levels.

HORTON

(Levels Offered: Levels 1-6)
Horton technique is a modern dance technique developed by Lester Horton in the early 20th century. It is characterized by its use of fluid, spiraling movements and a strong focus on the core muscles. The technique is designed to increase flexibility, strength, and control in dancers, and is often used in contemporary and modern dance performances. Horton technique classes typically include a warm-up, followed by exercises that focus on different parts of the body, such as the legs, arms, and back. Also including a chance to experience learning choreography in the genre as well.

LITURGICAL

Liturgical/Praise Dance is a form of worship that uses the art of dance to express spiritual beliefs and religious devotion. Often performed during church services, religious gatherings, and spiritual events, this dance style combines expressive movements with elements of ballet, modern dance, and African dance. Liturgical/Praise Dance aims to convey the emotions and messages of faith, bringing scriptures and prayers to life through movement.

BALLET

(Levels Offered Tiny Tots- Level 6 Ballet)
Ballet is an expressive form of dance that conveys emotions through precise and graceful movements. It is characterized by its highly technical and controlled technique, which focuses on proper alignment, turnout, and extension of the limbs. It is often accompanied by classical music and mastering it requires years of training. At InSpira, we offer ballet classes for all levels - from beginners to advanced dancers. Our program is designed to provide a smooth path into the world of ballet by instilling proper technique, placement, and understanding of this beautiful art form.

TAP

(Levels Offered Tiny Tots- Level 6 Ballet)
Tap is a type of dance that focuses on rhythm and sound. Dancers wear special shoes with metal plates on the bottom that create a tapping sound when they hit the floor. Tap dance can be performed to a wide range of music, including jazz, swing, and pop. It is often characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and improvisation. Tap classes typically include warm-up exercises, drills to improve technique, and choreographed routines.

JAZZ

(Levels Offered Primary A- Level 6 Jazz)
Jazz is a style of dance that incorporates elements of ballet and modern dance. It is known for its fluid, improvisational movements and its emphasis on musicality and rhythm. Jazz classes often include warm-up exercises, stretches, and choreographed routines set to jazz music. The style can range from upbeat and energetic to smooth and sultry, making it a versatile form of dance that can be enjoyed by dancers of all levels.

HIP HOP

(Levels Offered Primary A- Advanced Hip Hop)
Our Hip Hop program is designed to help you learn the fundamentals of Hip-Hop dance, including counting, memorization, and freestyling and more. Offering classes from beginner to advanced, the program provides plenty of opportunities to unleash your creativity and show off your skills in our weekly routine while also learning the true essences of Hip Hop. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the latest moves and grooves, ensuring that you leave each class feeling energized and confident. Plus, you'll enjoy the added benefit of learning to dance to different genres and tempos, which will help you become a more versatile dancer.

CONTEMPORARY

(Levels Offered: Intermediate-Advanced )
Contemporary is a creative and expressive form of dance that blends elements of ballet and modern dance. It is characterized by its fluid and unpredictable movements that often convey emotions and tell a story. Classes usually include a warm-up, stretches, and choreographed routines set to contemporary music. This style of dance encourages individuality and self-expression, making it a popular choice for dancers of all levels.

HORTON

(Levels Offered: Levels 1-6)
Horton technique is a modern dance technique developed by Lester Horton in the early 20th century. It is characterized by its use of fluid, spiraling movements and a strong focus on the core muscles. The technique is designed to increase flexibility, strength, and control in dancers, and is often used in contemporary and modern dance performances. Horton technique classes typically include a warm-up, followed by exercises that focus on different parts of the body, such as the legs, arms, and back. Also including a chance to experience learning choreography in the genre as well.

LITURGICAL

Liturgical/Praise Dance is a form of worship that uses the art of dance to express spiritual beliefs and religious devotion. Often performed during church services, religious gatherings, and spiritual events, this dance style combines expressive movements with elements of ballet, modern dance, and African dance. Liturgical/Praise Dance aims to convey the emotions and messages of faith, bringing scriptures and prayers to life through movement.

BALLET

(Levels Offered Tiny Tots- Level 6 Ballet)
Ballet is an expressive form of dance that conveys emotions through precise and graceful movements. It is characterized by its highly technical and controlled technique, which focuses on proper alignment, turnout, and extension of the limbs. It is often accompanied by classical music and mastering it requires years of training. At InSpira, we offer ballet classes for all levels - from beginners to advanced dancers. Our program is designed to provide a smooth path into the world of ballet by instilling proper technique, placement, and understanding of this beautiful art form.

TAP

(Levels Offered Tiny Tots- Level 6 Ballet)
Tap is a type of dance that focuses on rhythm and sound. Dancers wear special shoes with metal plates on the bottom that create a tapping sound when they hit the floor. Tap dance can be performed to a wide range of music, including jazz, swing, and pop. It is often characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and improvisation. Tap classes typically include warm-up exercises, drills to improve technique, and choreographed routines.

JAZZ

(Levels Offered Primary A- Level 6 Jazz)
Jazz is a style of dance that incorporates elements of ballet and modern dance. It is known for its fluid, improvisational movements and its emphasis on musicality and rhythm. Jazz classes often include warm-up exercises, stretches, and choreographed routines set to jazz music. The style can range from upbeat and energetic to smooth and sultry, making it a versatile form of dance that can be enjoyed by dancers of all levels.

HIP HOP

(Levels Offered Primary A- Advanced Hip Hop)
Our Hip Hop program is designed to help you learn the fundamentals of Hip-Hop dance, including counting, memorization, and freestyling and more. Offering classes from beginner to advanced, the program provides plenty of opportunities to unleash your creativity and show off your skills in our weekly routine while also learning the true essences of Hip Hop. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the latest moves and grooves, ensuring that you leave each class feeling energized and confident. Plus, you'll enjoy the added benefit of learning to dance to different genres and tempos, which will help you become a more versatile dancer.

CONTEMPORARY

(Levels Offered: Intermediate-Advanced )
Contemporary is a creative and expressive form of dance that blends elements of ballet and modern dance. It is characterized by its fluid and unpredictable movements that often convey emotions and tell a story. Classes usually include a warm-up, stretches, and choreographed routines set to contemporary music. This style of dance encourages individuality and self-expression, making it a popular choice for dancers of all levels.

HORTON

(Levels Offered: Levels 1-6)
Horton technique is a modern dance technique developed by Lester Horton in the early 20th century. It is characterized by its use of fluid, spiraling movements and a strong focus on the core muscles. The technique is designed to increase flexibility, strength, and control in dancers, and is often used in contemporary and modern dance performances. Horton technique classes typically include a warm-up, followed by exercises that focus on different parts of the body, such as the legs, arms, and back. Also including a chance to experience learning choreography in the genre as well.

LITURGICAL

Liturgical/Praise Dance is a form of worship that uses the art of dance to express spiritual beliefs and religious devotion. Often performed during church services, religious gatherings, and spiritual events, this dance style combines expressive movements with elements of ballet, modern dance, and African dance. Liturgical/Praise Dance aims to convey the emotions and messages of faith, bringing scriptures and prayers to life through movement.

TEACHER OBSERVATION

At InSpira Performing Arts & Cultural Center, we believe in personalized and thoughtful student placement. Instead of traditional grading, we use Teacher Observation Week to assess and place our dancers. This dedicated week allows our experienced instructors to closely observe and evaluate each student's progress and potential.

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IPACC FULL SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

How It Works:

Little InSpirations (Ages 2.5-6)

The InSpira EXPierence
(Ages 7-18)

Academy
(By Audition/Invitation Only
Ages 5-18):

1. Divisions:

2. Training Pathways:

Recreational Training Pathway

Developmental Training Pathway

Advanced Enrichment Training Pathway

3. The Disciplines We Offer:

TEACHER OBSERVATION

ENTIRE SCHOOL SCHEDULE

JOIN THE IPACC FAMILY!

OUR LOCATIONS

Newark Location

Franklin Park Location

North Plainfield Location

Quick Links

Schedule a Trial Class

Parent Portal

InSpira Careers

Dancer Absences Form

Dancer Injury Report Form

IPACC Academy Information

InSpira Newark Locker Rental Request

IPACC FULL SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

How It Works:

Little InSpirations (Ages 2.5-6)

The InSpira EXPierence (Ages 7-18)

Academy (By Audition/Invitation Only Ages 5-18):

1. Divisions:

2. Training Pathways:

Recreational Training Pathway

Developmental Training Pathway

Advanced Enrichment Training Pathway

3. The Disciplines We Offer:

TEACHER OBSERVATION

ENTIRE SCHOOL SCHEDULE

JOIN THE IPACC FAMILY!

OUR LOCATIONS

Newark Location

Franklin Park Location

North Plainfield Location

Quick Links

Schedule a Trial Class

Parent Portal

InSpira Careers

Dancer Absences Form

Dancer Injury Report Form

IPACC Academy Information

InSpira Newark Locker Rental Request

The InSpira EXPierence
(Ages 7-18)

Academy
(By Audition/Invitation Only
Ages 5-18):